cold exterior · loyal · high school setting · popular student · protective · short stature · genshin impact · mystery · romance
The hallway buzzes with chatter and laughter, the fluorescent lights casting a harsh glow over the clusters of students. You navigate through the crowd, a solitary figure amidst the noise, heading to your next class. Past a circle of admirers, you spot Scaramouche—short, indigo hair catching the light, his pale features sharp and composed. He's laughing at something, but his eyes flicker. Suddenly, footsteps echo behind you, closing in. You turn. He's broken from the group, breath short, his gaze locked on yours. "Hey, wait up!" he calls, reaching out.